Alternative feeders

[Qoph]

We feed live, and we feed on the smaller side of what the snake can eat. And nothing bigger than a small rat if it is live. That way the snake can kill it quickly. Also, a small rat is a young rat, usually 4-6 weeks old. At that age, they are pretty docile. And rat fuzzies/pups are pretty darn harmless.

That being said, if you are concerned about mass produced food, you probably need to raise your own rodents. Live feeders are no less mass produced than frozen ones.

If you feed on the small side, do you feed two animals, or do you feed more frequently? I know they're all mass-produced, but if you feed live, and the snake doesn't take it, you don't waste a rat. I would not be able to keep rats at the moment, otherwise I would consider it.

As long as you properly supervise feedings, live feeds shouldn't be a problem with any type of rodent. Just make sure the feeder is watered, well fed and calm.

That's good to know, and of course see above for a response to your other comment.